We're all familiar with the Windows BSOD, but Microsoft is now making it simpler in appearance—and getting rid of the blue. By Laura Pippig and Michael Crider Jun 26, 2025 10:06 am PDT ...

Windows 11 has a new ‘Black Screen of Death’ that’s apparently rolling out It’s way more streamlined than the ‘Blue Screen of Death’ we’re all used to However, Microsoft has gone too ...

Why change the blue screen to black now? Did the viral images of Times Square rendered useless by the BSOD cause that much reputational harm?

The infamous Blue Screen of Death — oft-shortened to BSOD — is changing, and many fans aren’t happy with its new look. While seeing the BSOD was never a good thing, the long-time version ...

Hell, even Windows 3.1 lets you set a desktop background, and thanks to a number of free utilities, so will Windows 7 Starter. There are many workarounds online, but we recommend the one provided ...

If you're not a fan of Microsoft's new default wallpaper -- a blooming, abstract flower shape that pays homage to Windows 10's royal blue colors -- you can change it up. Windows 11 has other ...

SHAPIRO: The change is slated for this summer on Windows 11, version 24H2. Microsoft says the change will make systems recover from crashes faster and it better fits the overall layout of their ...

The new BSOD recalls the black screen shown during a Windows update, but it will list the stop code and system driver that contributed to the crash. This should make life easier for IT admins.

Microsoft shipped its Windows 8 operating system in October, but the company is planning to update it in a big way with codename Blue. Designed for new hardware, including 7- and 8-inch devices ...

With Windows Blue, a k a Windows 8.1, Microsoft is re-introducing a Start Button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.

Windows 11 has a new ‘Black Screen of Death’ that’s apparently rolling out It’s way more streamlined than the ‘Blue Screen of Death’ we’re all used to However, Microsoft has gone too ...